Exclusive: Did CBS derail Cuoco's 'Grey's' gig?

Although the actress’ rep says an unforeseen “publicity commitment” forced the Big Bang Theory star to back out of a top-secret appearance on Grey’s Anatomy‘s May 14 season finale, multiple sources now tell me that it was her current employer, CBS, that put the kibosh on the deal. An Eye spokesperson couldn’t be reached for comment, but as one insider explains, “They didn’t want one of their biggest stars appearing on one of ABC’s biggest shows.”

Still unknown: Who the heck is she playing? Some of you initially (and understandably) speculated that, based on Cuoco’s resemblance to Katherine Heigl, perhaps the character is a relative of Izzie’s. That possibility seems less likely with the casting of Lucio… or does it? ABC isn’t spilling, so I once again open the floor to you guys: Do you still think there’s an Izzie connection to this character? And getting back to Cuoco, can you understand why CBS might not be keen on loaning her out to the competition? Sound off below!

Considering CBS’s “borrowed” Sarah Chalke from NBC (and “SCRUBS”) last season to guest on “How I Met Your Mother”, you would think that borrowing Kaley Cuoco from ABC wouldn’t be that big of a deal to CBS.

Grey’s has been on for five seasons. It has established itself and has a loyal fan base. The show is consistently in the top 10 because it’s built it’s core fanbase and demographics. BBT has been on for 5 minutes. You can hardly compare the audiences at this point. Be thankful that at least CBS gave it a decent timeslot. Anything anywhere near 2 and a half Men is going to clean up whether it’s a quality show or not.

Jamie previously wrote: “…you would think that borrowing Kaley Cuoco from ABC wouldn’t be that big of a deal to CBS.”
Meant to say: “…you would think that borrowing Kaley Cuoco FOR an ABC show wouldn’t be that big of a deal to CBS.

I think that this might come back and bite CBS on the butt when it’s time for Kaley Cuoco to renew her contract. I’m not saying she’d leave the show but I think it’s possible she might stick them for more money. I would. And she’s well known enough that I don’t think she’d be afraid to leave the series if she didn’t get what she asked for.